Lake Charles at Lake Charles Country Club

Lake Charles Country Club occupies a site in southwestern Louisiana, where the flat coastal plain and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico shape the playing conditions. The course reflects the work of multiple architects across different eras. Ralph Plummer, a regional designer active in the mid-twentieth century, established the original routing. Jeffery D. Blume, known for his work on courses throughout the South, contributed to the layout, and Ron Prichard, a respected restoration architect who has worked on classic American designs, later brought his expertise to the property.

The terrain is characteristic of the region—minimal elevation change with native vegetation and water features that come into play on several holes. Live oaks and other indigenous trees frame fairways, and the course must account for the humid subtropical climate and occasional strong winds from the Gulf. Strategic bunkering and green complexes provide the primary defense, as dramatic topography is not a feature of the landscape.

Lake Charles Country Club serves as a private facility for the local community, hosting regional amateur competitions and member events. The club maintains traditions common to established country clubs in Louisiana, where golf is part of a broader social and recreational culture. The course offers a straightforward test suited to the environmental constraints of the area, emphasizing accuracy and course management over length.